pew

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Noun

pewSingular
pewsPlural
1

A long wooden bench with a back, typically found in rows in a church, where the congregation sits during services.

The old church has beautiful wooden pews.

2

A seat or enclosed compartment in a church, often reserved for a particular family or group.

The family sat in their usual pew at the front of the church.

Synonym

Interjection

1

An exclamation expressing disgust at a bad smell.

Pew! What's that terrible smell?